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/radius set [find] disabled=yes
IP login fails, MAC login works. Cause: allowed-address under /user restricts IP‑based sessions but not MAC‑telnet. Solution: Modify allowed-address=0.0.0.0/0 or add specific IP. mikrotik error wrong username or password
The "wrong username or password" error in MikroTik RouterOS is a frequent authentication failure encountered by network administrators, even when credentials appear correct. This paper systematically analyzes the root causes—ranging from simple typos and keyboard layouts to more complex issues like User Manager misconfiguration, RADIUS fallback, winbox/mac-telnet mismatches, and device-specific access policies. We provide structured troubleshooting steps, configuration validation commands, and preventive measures. The findings are based on real-world deployments of RouterOS v6 and v7. Leave this blank (no characters) for most older models
: If you've previously configured the router, the "wrong password" error can also appear if your IP address is not on the allowed list for that user. 2. Immediate Troubleshooting Steps Solution: Modify allowed-address=0
If not, use (reset button + Netinstall – note this clears configuration).
